Gokushufudou
The Way of the Househusband

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I writin' this review while I jsut only read 25 chapters but keep in mind I just wanted to promote the good stuff bro'.

So do you wanna' read a good comic about a badass main hero who also unique and funny?
Then this is your manga! meet Immortal Tatsu the ex-yakuza who will make you laugh.

Long story short this is a really fuuny story about an ex-yakuza whose livin' his everyday live now as a full time husband in his unique way.

As far as I see every chapter is a little story ( you know 1 chapter=1 episode kinda way )

You will enjoy it. Guaranteed.
...
10/10 (funny, good art style, likeable characters)

Would recommend for everyone.

A “House Husband” who was an “Immortal Yakuza” (Gangster)/ Comedy/ Slice of life

DO YOU actually believe being in abandoned factory or dark alleyways/ basements are SAFER than staying in normal houses or markets?
DO YOU still believe mafia and your nemesis are SCARIER than your wife or girlfriend?
DO READ this manga, it will change your mind :P


Story : 10
The style, シリアスな笑い (嚴肅搞笑/ serious comedy), of the story is amazing. Using the element, prejudice (as we expect Yakuza to act in a certain way), the story unintentionally makes us laugh even though it seems "ordinary".

Since it doesn’t really have strict story line, similar to that ... of “Saiki Kusuo no Ψ-nan”, it can last forever until the mangaka runs out of idea.

The abrupt conclusion of each chapter is also another reason why this manga is top-tier.


Art: 10
Ok guys, this category is a perfect 10. DON’T ARGUE WITH ME ON THIS CATEGORY! Those background are GOLD and those face expressions are DIAMOND. It is not hard to tell that the mangaka spent so much time on each manga box.


Character: 10
Because Yakuza and house husband are two contrasting “occupations”, ギャップ萌え (反差萌/ contrasting moe) setup for Tatsu is a huge selling point. Honestly, don’t want to spoil too much on this category as well.


Enjoyment: 10
This cannot be lower than a 10. I have never read any manga that can make normal daily routines, such as washing clothes or making food, to be as amusing as how this manga portrayed. It has been a while that a manga can make me laugh like this :D

Caution: readers need to be patient about this manga ( I don’t think this is a weekly manga); however, with such quality, I will say the wait is worth it.


Overall: 10 or 9.5
This manga has the potential of being long-lasting since it solely depends how many ideas or laughing points this mangaka will create. As long as this manga keeps on updating, I will keep on reading and following. -0.5 because of potential room for error

Honestly, this manga, sooner or later, will become an anime.

This series started off great. The premise is very funny, and was able to sustain itself for a few chapters, but it became very bland very quickly. I suppose there's only so much you can do with the premise of "manly man takes on a traditionally feminine role" before it goes stale. I think this would've worked better as a single volume, or as part of a larger series of vingettes.

That said, the art is very solid throughout, at least what I've read. It's not spectacular or particularly unique, but it is very competently done. The character designs are interesting, and I want to eat ... the food off of the page, but overall it's just fine. Nothing revolutionary, but not poorly thought out.

Only 5 Chapters out right now, so these are just some thoughts and to get more people to read it.
I don't like giving it an absolute overall rating yet but MAL demands it so there ya go. Let's call it the "first impression rating".

If you are a fan of stone cold comedic delivery, this is for you. The chapters are short but fresh, episodic but with a red string somewhere in there. We will have to see if they focus on comedy or story. Maybe they can actually manage both but we'll have to wait and see.

It has been some time since reading a manga ... has made me truly laugh but this gets it done.

Again, the manga is not fully out yet hence no full review.
Go give it a try!

This manga is only 6 chapters long at the moment, so I can't say too much about it really but lemme try and write something up for it.

This is a gag manga of sorts about a Yakuza turned house husband and the shenanigans he gets into daily thanks to how he carries himself as an ex-Yakuza as well as his past coming up once or twice so far and causing some misunderstandings.

I like this manga, it's funny and I always enjoy manga about Yakuza or delinquents etc. so I had to pick this up and give it a read, so far I really ... like it.

One thing that bothers me though is the chapters sometimes end abruptly and I'm left wondering if maybe I didn't read the full chapter or something but nah it's just like that. It doesn't detract from my enjoyment or anything though I just felt that was something worth noting so that you don't go into as I did and get confused.

It starts as an absolute blast, but quickly begins to lose steam, and past chapter 20 or so just keeps slowly trudging along, while producing an occasional chuckle.

Characters are mostly used as as source of gags (meaning don't expect development here), but the art is quite good, and a lot of jokes revolve around drawing ganster or people with menacing/serious expressions. Speaking of art, there are no chibis and stereotypical manga/anime characters with triangular faces, characters are realistic (as far as manga goes), and with detailed background.

The main issue is the manga losing its steam, as you can only push the premise so far ... without it getting a bit old. However it might still be worth checking once in a while for visuals and occasional joke above average.

This manga is worth checking out, but don't expect it remain on the same level for the entirety of the series. Beginning, however, is guaranteed to be fun.

6/10 story, 7/10 art, 6/10 character, 5/10 enjoyment, 6/10 overall.

It wasn't bad for the first couple chapters. It has some really funny ideas and I liked the mangakas creativeness when creating the world of the story. Unfortunately, the gimmick of "people are scared of the MC" falls off super quickly. I read the first 58 chapters hoping there might be some story added. Unfortunately, there was only one arc that lasted for more than one chapter, and even so, it was 2 chapters long.

If you don't care about an overarching story, it's great. But the story feels like a comic strip more than a manga. Characters will get up to some wacky situation ... and will never really receive any punishment for what they do.

TLDR: Was expecting better, the MC is fun but gets boring quickly, there's not really much story to it, and it's kinda fun for the first couple chapters but the things that happen are very repetitive.

Yeah - Gokushufudou only has one joke, but it's a really funny one.
This manga relies on excellent visual comedy. The contrast between ex-yakuza protagonist Tatsu and literally anything going else in the scene is always great. Chapters are short, sweet, and idiosyncratic (like most gag series). If anything, Gokushufudou is missing a narrative backbone - something that would emotionally invest us to its wacky set of side characters including a gaggle of neighborhood housewives, an impressible gang lowlife, a cute otaku wife, and our eternally misunderstood househusband (who's really just doing his best)! Looking forward to reading more and seeing the characters develop.

My favourite manga to date, and if you know me (which you don't, but never mind), it's not hard to see why.

Story (8/10): Honestly, for what Gokushufudou is, I couldn't give less of a damn if it hadn't any sort of distinct storyline. Just so happens that it does though, and it ain't half-bad either. Nothing incredible, but the whole yakuza deal it's got going on slots itself home into this manga's environment and as part of the characters' lives quite seamlessly.

Art (10/10): If Nichijou thrived off of simple yet absurd scenes, and Danshi Koukousei was filled with priceless face expressions, then Gokushufudou combines the ... best of both worlds and ups the level a notch, resulting in a military-grade vessel of bruh moments. And it never gets old either. I swear, every time there's a panel where a character's face is shadowed for comedic effect, I laugh myself silly. Am I just dumb? Whatever the case, even if it isn't anything groundbreaking, its art in general is - in my opinion - much more than just decent. And if its aim is maximal comedic effect, it absolutely gets top marks.

Characters (10/10): Come to think of it, I don't think there's a single character is Gokushufudou that peeves me for having some sort of personality flaw that I dislike. They're all pretty well-rounded individuals that are entertaining and enjoyable to follow. Even still, I may not feverently adore every single character there is, but goddamnit does Tatsu make up for it. Seriously, the man is absolutely perfect in my eyes, no homo.

Enjoyment (10/10): The first time I read Gokushufudou, it was during a lecture at college. (Yeah, I admit it, I wasn't paying attention, but that's besides the point.) My face ached from repeatedly stopping myself bursting out laughing. And my sides too. It's actually quite hard for me to find a page in this entire manga which has NOT made me laugh the first time I read it. See, Gokushufudou is a manga that's meant to make its readers laugh. Now I might just be an anomaly of society and reality, but at times it's nearly given me a wholeass seizure. Or so it feels, anyway.

Overall (10/10): Just like with Nichijou or Danshi Koukousei, not everybody may find Gokushufudou's comedy comedic at all. Yet, with that in mind, my final verdict stays the same, and I say it with utter confidence - you absolutely HAVE to read this manga.

Manga needn't always take itself seriously or have convoluted plotlines with time travelling shenanigans or endless drama at every turn, sometimes all a manga needs to do is be a slice of life about an ex-yakuza who's living his best life! I first picked up Gokushufudou or Way of the Househusband as an experiment, as the cover was enticing and the allure of the aesthetic of the titular character Tatsu was too great for me to resist. What i found however was perhaps one of the only mangas, nay BOOKS that I have truly 'laughed out loud' at. The characters are charming, the adventures are ... wacky yet still having some credibility and believability to them, and even though an overarching plot is lacking, I stay up to date just to see what Tatsu, the Househusband has gotten himself into this time. Overall, a charming piece of manga media that is honestly funny and a great change of pace for someone who reads waaaay too much shonen and the like.

Final Verdict 10/10
"Makes me wanna be a househusband"

(TL;DR at the bottom)

I really can't praise this manga enough honestly. It's not very often that I find a series that just doesn't miss, every chapter is great, if you liked the first chapter then I can say you'll love this series. The only thing it is really missing is a story, but honestly, it doesn't really need one, the jokes and art more than make up for the lack of an actual story. The art style is also magnificent the expressions are so well made.

TL;DR, if you read the first chapter and you liked it, keep reading because I can promise you'll find ... every chapter after it just as, if not more, incredible.

Actually funny manga with beautiful art style. Its hard to find mangas which actually make me laugh instead of making me cringe. However, its not perfect. For starters, there is not much of a story progression. Every chapter is completely isolated and very funny, but goes nowhere. This makes me feels as if im reading a garfield comic on a newspaper lol. Because of this its easy to lose interest when nothing is ever really happening. Also, the comedy can get repetitive. The same "im a badass doing wholesome things" joke gets tiring after a while.

Good manga to pass the time but not one ... to really go in deep.

Story - 9
Art - 8
Character - 10
Enjoyment - 10
Overall - 10

Plot - ex-yakuza becomes a damn good househusband. Slice of life as he gets involved in the community (even though they are terrified of him and his looks at first), constantly telling the cops he isn't up to shady stuff despite looking like he is, deals with his otaku wife and helps his sworn younger brother. Episodic format, but some link together and characters are often recurring. All are lovable, some more than others, or interesting at the very least. Omake are wonderful. Lots of excellent puns and translation is great.

Reread - yeah!
Buy - ... own physical copies 1-7, will continue to buy

A lighthearted comedy slice of life centered around one joke- a berserk yakuza turned househusband. There is no storyline, every chapter is an excursion in Tatsu’s life. There is no depth either, nothing to make you care for these characters. The charm is how the author makes everyday mundane activities fun and entertaining. Even with all these flaws, you will not be bored. The art and dialogue are above average for this genre. If you are a big fan of these genres, this is probably an 8/10, but if you value emotional power above all else as I do, I think you will have close ... to the same rating.

STORY:there is not much of a story since its a comedy and comprises of one chapter conclusions. but the premise is that you get to have fun and laugh a lot while watching a yakuza giving up being a yakuza but still having the habits of a yakuza.

ART: the mangaka seems to be in his early stages in the first couple of chapters since he sometimes messes up the timing but as the manga progressess he gets better at both timing and art

CHARACTERS: i love all the characters except for one yakuza group leader women. the character behaviour's are one of the major factors in ... the success of the manga

ENJOYEMENT: this was so damn enjoyeable that i read through all of it in a day and now i regret reading it so fast

I think the best way I can describe Gokushufudou is with one word, charming. The way the reader's expectations are subverted is simple but continuously entertaining.

The story is presented as separate events in each chapter. It's like reading a large collection of one-shots taking place in one universe with the same characters.

The art is gorgeous and fits the tone perfectly. It displays the toony charm seen in other anime and manga with well placed detail and realism to add drama.

The characters are easy to fall in love with and I would be a liar to say I haven't fallen head over heels ... with the protagonist, Tatsu. It's lovely to see a strong male character that genuinely enjoys a typically feminine role. Mark me down as adoring and afraid.

If you're looking for a nice laugh or perhaps to feel warm and bubbly, I'd highly suggest giving Gokushufudou a read!

This right here is on its own league

Well I would call it "comic about yakuza in real life"

Its based on stereotypes about yakuza people and how those would interact in everyday normal life situations if it so happened that the yakuza "monster" would be living as a house husband.. :D

It is really entertaining, really well written and will really set you laughing pretty much in each story.


What else here to say, the very well executed unique approach that is meant to create a very well comedy.
There is hardly anything else I would recommend reading next to this manga, that how ... unique and how good it is

This manga is based on a legendary Yakuza member, one of the strongest brawlers around and legend of the criminal underworld turned into a (mostly) docile house-husband by the love of a special woman. Don't expect anything too deep out of this story however, as it is almost solely a comedy, featuring short chapters that often jump between events rapidly rather than a more continuous, slower paced story. If you are not a huge comedy fan it might not be the choice for you but as far as I am concerned this series is one of the best comedies I've ever laid my eyes upon. ... Chapter after chapter I find myself in stitches at the various misunderstandings, adventures and triumphs of Tatsu the Immortal, legendary house-husband!

The art is quite good, nothing particularly spectacular or revolutionary but of high enough quality to receive full marks. Quality is consistent and it stays on-model. The artist is quite talented in his ability to give the main character, Tatsu, an almost omnipresent natural menacing look that is simply his default. He is simultaneously frightening but totally casual and unaware of his aura of intimidation at most times. Capturing two things that are so at odds with one another in facial expression and body language is quite the triumph in my opinion.

I'll start my review with a controversial thought regarding the rest of the readers, which is: the work has become tedious and repetitive.

I started reading the work with good spirits because the work was of a genre and style that I wasn't used to reading, and that's why I really liked its pace at the beginning. The presentation of the characters also surprised me.

The cast in general is very good and has a good range of characters.

The jokes often made me laugh out loud, especially because Tatsu is quite crazy about the things he likes or that Miku likes.

Now talking about the beginning of the ... review, I feel that the work has become repetitive lately, the chapters are getting shorter and more of the same, the jokes are repeated all the time (like the example of Masa being a lazy bum). I will continue reading the work but I no longer feel the same enjoyment that I felt before, much of this is due to the delay in the release of new chapters and the chapters themselves being short, which made me disconnect from the humor of the work.

In general, my rating is a 7/10, maybe by the end of the work this rating will vary but at the moment this is what I think.

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Inicio minha review com um pensamento controverso com relação ao restante dos leitores que é: a obra tem se tornado tediosa e repetitiva.

Iniciei a leitura da obra com um bom animo pois a obra era de um gênero e estilo que eu não costumava ler e por isso gostei muito do ritmo dela no inicio, a apresentação de personagens tambem me surpreendeu.

O elenco no geral é muito bom e com uma boa gama de personagens.

As piadas muitas vezes me tiraram risadas sinceras, até pelo fato do Tatsu ser bem maluco sobre as coisas a qual ele gosta ou que a Miku gosta.

Agora falando sobre o inicio da review, eu sinto que a obra tem se tornado repetitiva ultimamente, os capítulos estão ficando curtos e se tornando mais do mesmo, as piadas se repetem toda hora (como o exemplo do Masa ser um vagabundo preguiçoso). Continuarei a ler a obra mas não sinto mais a mesma graça que sentia antigamente, muito disso se deve pela demora de lançamento de capítulos novos e pelos capítulos em si serem curtos o que fez com que eu me desconectasse com o humor da obra.

Em geral minha nota é um 7/10, talvez até o final da obra essa nota varie mas no momento é isso que penso.

Macho. Como ser macho isso é macho queria uma coisa macho meu deus eu me tornei macho isso com certeza é macho meu irmão é macho poderia me dizer como ser macho queria ser o seu Jorge porque ele é macho. Meu deus do céu eu não posso enviar por que a Review tá pequena então provavelmente eu não sou tão macho mas se eu ler eu viraria macho deverás macho isso foi tão macho que eu fiquei com o macho inchado sim eu aceito ser macho por favor deus ei ainda não posso enviar a Review eu só queria falar que esse mangá é ... muito macho ele é tão macho que se fosse macho seria macho do Victor e macho

Percebo que o macho á não macho
Você diz que não tem macho amar assim
Foi tudo tão macho, mas voou pro macho
Parecido com macho de um jardim
Agora você macho
E balança o que eu sentia por outro macho
Dividido entre dois macho
Sei que estou macho, mas ainda não sei quem
Não sei dizer o que mudou
Mas nada está macho
Numa macho estranha a gente se estranha e fica macho
Macho tenta provar que tudo em nós morreu
Macho sempre voltam
E o seu macho sou eu
Percebo que o macho já não passa
Você diz que não tem macho amar assim
Foi tudo tão macho, mas voou pro macho
Parecido com macho de um jardim
Agora você macho
E balança o que eu sentia por outro macho
Dividido entre dois macho
Sei que estou amando, mas ainda não sei quem
Não sei dizer o que macho
Mas, nada está igual
Numa noite estranha a macho se estranha e fica mal
Macho tenta provar que tudo em macho morreu
Macho sempre voltam
E o seu jardim sou eu
Não sei dizer o que mudou
Mas nada está macho
Numa noite estranha macho se estranha e fica macho
Você tenta provar que tudo em macho morreu
Macho sempre voltam
E o seu macho sou eu